Mike Machnik <[log in to unmask]> writes:
 
>However, Grier is certainly a "marked man" by opposing teams simply
>because of the fact that if you don't get him first, he'll get you.
 
EXACTLY what I was going to say!
 
>So, it is interesting that the quarterfinal matchup in HE has Merrimack
>playing at BU next Sunday.  Merrimack is one of few teams that has the
>player(s) who can knock Grier around and move him from the front of
>the net.  They were successful in doing this for a total of about 7 1/2
>periods out of the 9 the teams played this season - but he was able to
>do his job the rest of the time and get a goal each night that played
>a big part in the outcome of the games two weeks ago.
 
I saw all 3 BU-MC games and watched at least 6 other BU games on TV.
My amateur scouting report on Mike Grier:
 
o very personable
o BIG hitter
o weaker skater than you would hope for, but improving
o injury-prone, perhaps due to his physical nature
o outstanding inside scorer, a fabulous line helps here
o when hit, he disappears from the game
 
cheers,
rand
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Rand P. Hall, Manager of Systems and Networking
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, USA      [log in to unmask]